Peel Garlic Cloves (KitchenTips)

Posted 18 June, 2003 by PAF-News

Submitted by: Sandra V.

To peel garlic cloves quicker, microwave them first for 10 seconds. They pop out of their skin instantly.

The Food & Wine Show : 13th - 15th June 2003 (FoodNews)

Posted 28 May, 2003 by PAF-News

Submitted by: thecentre:mk

Middleton Hall | thecentre:mk | June 13th – 15th June 2003

thecentre:mk sees the welcome return of its Food Show, which has now been further enhanced with the addition of Wines. This is the fourth consecutive year that the event has been organised, and has seen exhibitors from across the UK participating.

Those who have exhibited range from M&S, Warburtons, Sainsbury’s, The Professional Cookware Company, Herbalife, to Waitrose, McCain, Lime Tree Pantry and to mention a few.
thecentre:mk is the busiest shopping centre in the UK and is host to Middleton Hall, a unique 20,000 sq. ft undercover area right at the heart of the centre. On average, around 600,000 people visit thecentre:mk in a single week, providing a potential captive audience of nearly 250,000 people over the three-day Food & Wine Show.

This year’s show will be home to John Lewis, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, D.W Dips, Supreme Sausages, Blue Sky Wines, Edible Ornamentals, Limetree Pantry, Professional Cookware and more. The show also welcomes the promotion of the new Foodie Square Guide, an expert guide to all restaurants in the Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

The 2003 show will include a cookery theatre to be hosted by three outstanding chefs from The Bridge Restaurant in Fenny Stratford. John Lewis and Sainsbury’s will also demonstrate excellence in the kitchen with authentic and diverse recipes. Live video coverage of the cookery theatre will be screened from three different angles on a video wall to display the array of cookery delights.

Come and sample unique tastes of Starbucks in the central coffee area, sample sausages, dips, savoury and fruit pies, biscuits, chocolates, wines, cheese, and more at our exciting Food and Wine Show June 2003.

The Seven Keys to Delightful Dining (KitchenTips)

Posted 28 May, 2003 by PAF-News

Submitted by: Caterina Christakos

© Caterina Christakos

Many of us have grown accustomed to the American strategy of dine and run. There are more fast food restaurants in this country than in the rest of the world combined. It is time to get back to a simpler, more enjoyable way of savoring our food.

Here are the Seven Keys to Delightful Dining

1) Set aside at least an hour, once a week, to truly sit down and enjoy a meal.
2) Take slow bites and savor your food. Let each morsel melt on your tongue.
3) Set your fork down between bites and allow yourself to enjoy a slower, more relaxed dining experience, for a change..
4) Set the atmosphere for relaxation with wine, beautiful music and soft lighting or make reservations for your favorite romantic restaurant.
5) Savor a good bottle of wine. Allow the aroma to take you away to a vineyard in Italy or a wine cellar in France. Drink it slowly and enjoy each smooth refreshing sip.
6) Dress for the occasion. Whether you choose your favorite Italian restaurant or create your own romantic atmosphere at home, dress in clothes that make you feel beautiful, sensual and desirable.
7) Cap off your night with the most decadent dessert you can think of. Allow the chocolate or a creamy crème brulee to melt deliciously on your tongue. Linger over it and make it last. Then wash it down with the best coffee or espresso you can find.

The Seven Keys to Delightful Dining is brought to you by Christini's Award winning Italian Restaurant in Orlando Florida. http://www.christinis.com

Storing apples and carrots (KitchenTips)

Posted 31 March, 2003 by PAF-News

Submitted by:Lori C

Dont store apples and carrots in the same fridge compartment. The apples emit a gas that makes the carrots bitter.

Two Inexpensive Tender Steak Cuts That Alot of People Don't Know About. (KitchenTips)

Posted 31 March, 2003 by PAF-News

Submitted by: Steve HLinka

1. Top Blade Steak-also known as a chicken steak.
It's from the top blade muscle that runs on the side of the shoulder. You can grill, pan fry, braise, and broil this cut. Don't be fooled by what it looks like, it's very tender, and only cost around $2.99 lb

2. Chuck Eye Steak-sometimes called a Delmonico.
It's part of the rib eye muscle. When they break the chuck of the animal, they count in two ribs. That's where the chuck eyes come from.

These tender steaks are exellent for grilling, and broiling. The cost average is from $2.99 to $4.99 lb. Wait till they go on sale, and stock up.

If you have any questions on more tender inexpensive cuts of meat, e-mail me at: steverslh5@comcast.net
I answer all.

Buying Ground Meat (KitchenTips)

Posted 22 March, 2003 by PAF-News

Submitted by: Steve HLinka

1.You should go to a grocery store that will grind something in there small grinder for free.
2.Wait for a good sale on any kind of roast that has the name chuck on it.
3.It should be lower, or around the same price as the ground meat already in the meat case.
4.Have the meat cutter or butcher grind the meat twice.

You now have the best tasting hamburger you can get. It can be as lean, or as fatty as you want, depending on what kind of roast you pick out to be ground.

If you have any other questions about what meat to buy for your favorite recipes, email me at: steverslh5@comcast.net

If you are concerned about your health, keep away from processed food (HealthyLiving)

Posted 12 March, 2003 by PAF-News

Processed foods are to blame for the sharp rise in obesity levels and chronic disease around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Such foods are often high in saturated fats, sugar and salt. Eating more fruit and vegetables and exercising more is the best way to protect against chronic disease. In addition to eating a healthy balanced diet you are best limiting your intake of salt, sugar and saturated fats.

According to a report published recently on the subject, the key recommendations for a healthy diet are:

- carbohydrates should account for between 55% and 75% of diet
- free sugars should remain beneath 10%
- protein should make up between 10% and 15%
- fat should be limited to between 15% and 30% and saturated fat should be less than 10% of this total
- salt should be restricted to less than five grams a day
- intake of fruit and vegetables should be in the region of 400 grams a day.
- physical activity is an important part of staying healthy.

So if you like your burgers, you may wish to think again.

An easy way to steam veg! (KitchenTips)

Posted 21 February, 2003 by PAF-News

Submitted by: Kerry

Simply place a colander over a pan of boiling water, tip prepared veg in and put a lid over the top for 10-12 mins. The veg will be cooked and crunchy but be careful as the colander will be hot!

An easy way to remove skin from kiwi fruit (KitchenTips)

Posted 30 January, 2003 by PAF-News

I always used to peel kiwi's, but a friend of mine showed me an easy way to remove their skin and I've never looked back ... simply cut the kiwi in half and with a teaspoon scoop the fruit out. You will end up with a perfect kiwi half!

:-)

Peeling Kiwi (KitchenTips)

Posted 30 January, 2003 by PAF-News

Submitted by: Renee Hankins

When peeling kiwi, I have found that my Pampered Chef Cheese Knife peels the brown skin of the kiwi off very easily instead of ending up with less kiwi than desired with a paring knife.

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